The 4-H Club Program emphasizes the development of life skills. Through participation, youth expand their communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Involvement in public presentations is important in expanding these skills. Record keeping provides opportunities for using information to make decisions.

Youth care for and about others. Community service projects contribute to learning more about others. These projects account for a substantial portion of the 4-H club experience and vary by community. In some communities, intergenerational projects are important and contribute to youth expanding their knowledge of elders. In others, they contribute to a clean and healthy environment.

Youth explore career choices. Trips and hands-on experiences offer opportunities to observe and analyze career possibilities. Through projects, youth spend time with a person in a job that appeals to them.

Youth seek to learn, have fun, and make lasting friendships. All youth want to have outlets for fun, and 4-H Clubs provide a variety of opportunities at the local, county, regional, state and national level.

2010 Public Presentations will take place February 3 or February 6 at the CCE-Ontario Office. A training for new 4-H leaders or members interested in Presentations will be held on January 9th. Get more information on Public Presentations.

2010 Finger Lakes 4-H Expo will be held March 13, 2010. Download the booklet and registration form today!

4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology: Practices are starting soon. If you love horses - come and join us! Contact Amy at 585-394-3977 x 429 or email her at alm72@cornell.edu

4-H GeoSeekers Community Atlas Project 2007-2008: The GeoSeekers 4-H Club has created a graphic component to the Ontario County Local Food Guide. Click HERE to check out their maps.